Cari Hotel 2-Star di Kinmen

The homestay is a short walk from the bus stop (for buses No Red 1 and No 2 from the main Kinmen town of Jincheng) and a 7-11 convenience store. The traditional Fujian building is beautiful and an attraction in itself, with an atmospheric courtyard where guests could chill with coffee and/or a meal. But it has been newly renovated with modern amenities, and the place is very clean and well kept. The host was warm and really very helpful. When he heard that we wanted to walk up Mt Taiwu, he drove us to the start of the walking trail. He also gave us a contact for a taxi driver in case we needed a ride back. And when he learnt that we were tracing our ancestors, he brought us to meet an elder who might have a family register. Really thankful to have met a host like him.

I really enjoyed my stay in this minsu, the host was great and helpful. Helped to reserve our ferry tickets in advance, picked us up at the kinmen ferry terminal and offered to send us there on our return trip. Gave us lots of recommendations. The traditional house was great, like the ambience, very clean compact (being an old house) but has everything like washer, water dispenser, even a vinyl player with old nostalgic songs!

We truly enjoyed our stay. Despite arriving way before the check-in time, the property owner mdm Zhang came to welcome us and gave us good advices on what to do, where to eat, etc. 4 rooms each on the second and third floor so it’s not overly crowded. The bedroom is very clean, with powerful aircon. Water pressure is good, and hot water instantaneous. The common kitchen and dining hall on the first floor is well equipped, and owner even provides free tidbits. The location from the map may appear to be far, but it’s really very conveniently located. It’s 2 mins walk to supermarket Quan Lian; 5 mins walk to the seaside with running trails, 5 mins walk to the edge of the Jin Cheng old town; and 12 mins stroll to the Jin Cheng bus terminal. Owner Mdm Zhang can also arrange for pick up and down off, so it’s really convenient. Overall, great stay.

這次選擇民宿的原因最主要是小三通，因為晚上到金門機場的時間很晚了並沒有船，可以到廈門，所以選擇在金門住住一晚。意外收穫入住一間300年的古錐民宿。真的很不一樣。下次還會選擇入住

What I liked: the location is very convenient if you’re coming to Kinmen from Xiamen. The homestay is walking distance from Shuitou Port (about 15 minutes). The owner is a very friendly and helpful person. He helped me rent an electric motorcycle and responded very fast to all of my text messages. The homestay is clean (the cleaning lady is very kind, too! ^^). There’s a lot of storage space as well as lockers. The shampoo and body wash in the bathroom were also really nice. What could be improved: the bunk beds consists of a wooden plank and bedding, so it was quite hard and a bit uncomfortable. However, I still managed to sleep well and there’s enough privacy. There are no locks in the homestay. Basically anyone from outside can access the public areas and the room with the bunk beds, which can be scary for some solo travelers. However, the homestay has security cameras and Kinmen is very safe in general, so I was never really worried. The door of the room is quite heavy and makes a lot of noise, so this is something to be mindful of when it’s late and you’re sharing the room with other guests. All in all, I had a great experience and would stay here again. I’m really happy to have had the opportunity to stay at a traditional house for such an affordable price.

Beautiful place but comfort is just so so since the bathroom is communal and located outside, in the inner yard. I almost slipped to my death on the wet floor, wearing the slippers provided by the hotel. The place is charming thought, and the location is central 😃

Kivala hostel is great. It's really clean, all the instructions given by the owner through Line are very clear. On top of that, you will live the experience of staying in a Kinmen traditional house. I really recommend it. L'auberge Kivala est superbe. Elle est vraiment propre et les indications fournies via Line par le propriétaire sont très claires. De plus, le fait de dormir dans une maison traditionnelle de Kinmen est une expérience à part entière. Je recommande cette auberge. This comment has been written by a french traveller. Ce commentaire a été écrit par un voyageur français.

I stayed at Tumbler Travel during my visit to Kinmen and found it to be a solid option if you’re looking for budget, no-frills accommodation with a bit of character. Location & vibe: Tumbler Travel is located in Jinning Township, not right in the busy center but close enough to key spots like Kinmen National Park and the airport — it’s only a short ride away, which was super convenient. Some reviewers said the area isn’t super lively with restaurants right outside, but it’s peaceful and a good base for exploring by bike or scooter.  Cleanliness & facilities: Guests generally mention that the rooms are clean and comfortable, with free Wi-Fi and basic amenities like air-conditioning, a fridge, and reliable water. It’s not a luxury place — think simple yet functional.  One recommended feature is that it offers free airport transfer (with prior notice), which is handy if you’re flying into Kinmen.  Service & atmosphere: Reviews note that the host was welcoming and helpful, especially if you’re a solo traveler. Multiple guests talked about a smooth check-in and staff who were happy to share tips about the island or help with directions.  It’s described as a nice youth hostel vibe, with shared spaces and a relaxed feel — good for meeting other travelers if you’re not in a hurry to disappear into your room.  Food & convenience: A couple of guests pointed out that there isn’t much in the way of on-site dining or restaurants right next door, so you might have to plan where your meals are if you’re not riding around or exploring on foot. 

pros: 1. Located in city center and walkable to everywhere. 2. Free transportation from and to the port 3. Bed and room cleanness is okay Cons: 1. Soundproof not very well, was weakened by others guests talking outsides. 2. Shampoo, shower gel and toliet tissue quality not good. 3. The shower holder can’t change direction that you have to hold it one hand all the time during shower. And not dry/wet separation in the bathroom.

優：房間乾淨空間很大可以放很多東西，還有陽台雖然看不到什麼，外面可以停機車很方便，附近有超商 缺：員工不見很久，沒有放牌子告知導致等一段時間，如果住很多晚備品有點不足